I just got off the phone with someone who wanted my help getting networked into the Santa Barbara business community. Little did I know when the call began, that it would end up being the worst networking call in which I have ever partaken. One might think the caller was a young person who is still learning the networking game.

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INFOCHACHKIE

JUNE 9, 2014

[Networking] Epic Fail: Worst Networking Call Ever

It was a rather hapless soul who was seeking my help networking within Santa Barbara''s startup community. Affinity? The Ask? Share and Enjoy.

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BOTH SIDES OF THE TABLE

JANUARY 24, 2015

[Networking] How to Build Online Relationships into Meaningful Networks

I was waiting for my son’s basketball game to start this morning and with the morning’s emails all drained I turned to Twitter and saw this Tweet from Marshall Kirkpatick. Test: open your twitter stream, look at the 1st item in it, think of something to say in response, say it. Theory: it’s really that simple. Somebody I respect.

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. So can you successfully build a YouTube network? ” YouTube takes 45%.
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It has never been easier to network with really busy thought leaders who can have a huge impact on your career. When expanding your vitrual network, sincerity and charm make a powerful duo, just like in the real world. It is relatively easy to find something legitimate for which you can offer thanks to your network target.
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He’s helped grow the Wisconsin Angel Network to two dozen angel groups across the state. Zach Brandon. Zach’s one busy guy. He’s also worked to create the Wisconsin tax credit for angel investors. Show #383 Stream , flash player or iTunes. Startup Stories in Angel Investing Angel Investing Interview/podcast Public Policy
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Ross Finlay, Angela Franklin and Brian Lowe. week in Eastern Canada includes meetings in Moncton, NB and tonight in Halifax, NS. I’ve enjoyed coaching a couple of entrepreneurs and appreciate the trust my hosts have shown. In an hour I’ll speak about my Moscow musings and share some portfolio diversification theories.
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Newport Beach-based SignNow , a developer of mobile signature capture and document storage services, has been acquired by Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks said the acquisition will help it strengthen its offerings in the cloud data storage market. SignNow was venture backed by Khosla Ventures and the Tech Coast Angels.
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